The agency made minor clarifications to the supporting statement.
No later than six months after approval, the agency will conduct a non-substantive change to correct Question Prompt #14, cost to governemnt, to correctly account for the DOS-wide costs incurred by this information collection, regardless of the component or bureau.
This information collection is approved for two years. Prior to renewal, the agency should ensure that this information collection is fully electronic, to include allowing for respondents to complete, sign, and submit the collection back to the agency without having to print any paper. The agency should provide an update on progress no later than one year after approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2024
325,000
0
325,000
243,750
0
243,750
0
0
2,275,000
The collection is the continuation of information collected and needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Nonimmigrant) under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.).
US Code:
22 USC 2451
Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.